May 2013

“Red Velvet S’Mores would pimp slap slutty brownies…” read the text from my friend Shauna. I had messaged her about making cream cheese marshmallows and one thing led to another, as it often does when I’m chatting with her. I had originally had an idea for a different dessert, but as we texted back and […]

Last Thursday for my Photo Essay, I featured appetizers, nibbly bites and wine from the spectacular Meals on Wheels Star Chefs and Vintners Gala. Of course, the appetizers were only just the beginning (as appetizers are) of the Gala. A quick sneak behind the curtains to see the 40+ chefs (and their staff) working away […]

I kind of internally groaned when I received the text. Actually, according to AJ, I may have groaned out loud. The offending text: “I hope it’s a cupcake with a cherry on top!” was transcribed from a conversation that my niece Sydney had with my sister-in-law. Last month AJ and I babysat them and my […]

Every year in the spring, I marvel at the San Francisco Meals On Wheels organization as well as Nancy Oakes, owner of Boulevard and Prospect and chair of the annual Meals on Wheels black tie fundraiser Star Chefs and Vintners Gala. I can’t imagine the logistics of having to get all those chefs and wineries and […]

“Wait. Are those the cookies that I can’t stop eating?” asked AJ as I put a second batch in the oven. I had baked Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies with Nutella, Chocolate Chips, Hazelnuts and Dried Strawberries a few days ago right after my friend Shauna of the fabulous Gluten Free Girl and the Chef had […]

So this coming Saturday, May 4th will be the San Francisco Food Blogger Bake Sale! The bake sale will be hosted by myself, Ariel of Cake Sharing and Sabrina of The Tomato Tart. There’ll be awesome treats to purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going to Share our Strength, an organization that is trying to eliminate […]

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Hey there! Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm Irvin Lin, an IACP-Award winning photographer, award winning baker, award winning graphic designer, storyteller, recipe developer, writer and average joe bon vivant. Hilarity often ensues when I'm involved. I currently reside in San Francisco in the neighborhood people have recently taken to calling "The Gastro" - a block from Dolores Park and right near Tartine Bakery, Bi Rite Market & Creamery, and Delfina.

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